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Definition of Cluster

Data stored on a disk is spread across a number of clusters, small physical areas on the disk. How big they are depends on the way the disk is formatted.

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Other definitions of Cluster

The smallest amount of disk space that can be allocated to hold a file.

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A group of independent computers that work together to provide a common set of services and present a single-system image to clients. The use of a cluster enhances the availability of the services and the scalability and manageability of the operating system that provides the services.

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A group of warehouse-related work items of the same type, based on userdefined criteria (such as location and inventory number).

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process of connecting multiple servers together in order to provide greater overall system availability, performance, and capacity for your server platforms.

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